Erfurt to Mainz distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 287 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance is 226 km (140 miles); Mainz lies to the WSW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 226 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 287 km | 3 h 3 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Mainz would cost roughly 582–781 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 287 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Mainz is at 50.5° N, 9.62° E.
The nearest town is Eichenzell, Landkreis Fulda, Hessen — about 113 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Mainz?
By car it is 287 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Mainz is 226 kilometres (140 miles or 122 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Mainz?
The driving distance is 287 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 3 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Erfurt?
Mainz lies to the WSW (242°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Mainz cost?
Over 287 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Mainz would cost roughly 582–781 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |
Distances from Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |